A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Patcham in Brighton and Hove on 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Winterbourne Stream at Bell Lane Grill rose 0.05m, peaking at 5.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at Ladies Mile borehole. A small amount of water could still be appearing in a few basements, although likely to be infrequently now. Previous events suggest impacts may initially affect Old London Road, Patcham and Peacock Lane, Withdean. Only small amounts of rain are forecast over the five days to 06/03/2026, and groundwater at Ladies Mile borehole will continue to slowly fall over the coming week. There is a suggestion that high pressure, settled conditions, and only small amounts of rain could continue in the south east of Engl
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Grill | Winterbourne Stream | +0.05m | 5.09m |